Paramilitary Forces

Q. In which year was the Indian Border Security Force established?

1. 1965
2. 1960
3. 1955
4. 1947

Q. What are the soldiers who protect the Borders known as?

1. BSF
2. CRPF
3. RAF
4. Home Guards

Q. What does DRDO stand for?

1. Department of Research and Development Organisation
2. Defence Research and Development Organisation
3. Defence Regional and Development Organisation
4. Department of Research and Defence Organisation

Q. Which part of the Armed Forces maintains security in important locations like railways, water reserves, as well as in the management of resources and people during the time of disaster?

1. Indian Space Force
2. The Paramilitary Wing
3. Indian Spies
4. NCC Cadets

Q. Which organisation specialises in bringing back normalcy in areas which are affected by riots and bomb blasts?

1. RAF
2. Home Guards
3. BSF
4. Coast Guard

Q. When was the BSF established?

1. 1963
2. 1964
3. 1966
4. 1965

Q. Briefly discuss the functions of the General Assembly and the Security Council.

Q. Home Guards is a voluntary force that was established in .

1. 1946
2. 1954
3. 1956
4. 1940

Q. Choose the correct option based on the following information thereof.

It is the youth wing of Armed Forces with its headquarters at New Delhi, India. It was established in 1948 to instil among students the love of discipline and military training. It is open to school and college students on voluntary basis. It is a Tri-Services Organisation, comprising the Army, Navy and Air Wing, It is headed by a Director General with the rank of Lieutenant General.

1. Coast Guard
2. National Cadet Corps
3. Border Security Force
4. Central Reserve Police Force

Q. Which of the following is engaged in the protection of India's maritime borders?

1. BSF
2. Coast Guard
3. RAF
4. Home Guards

Q. Which of the following force can be voluntarily joined by both men and women?

1. RAF
2. Home Guards
3. CRPF
4. BSF

Q. Which organisation includes the youth and makes it very easy for them to join the Indian Army later on?

1. BSF
2. NCC
3. RAF
4. Home Guards

Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding paramilitary forces?

1. They have to protect the country’s international borders during peace times.
2. They help in the management of resources and people during the time of disaster.
3. They are formally a part of India's armed forces.
4. They are responsible for maintaining security at railway stations, oil depots, water reserves etc.

Q. Identify the correct option based on the following information.

It is a voluntary force that was first established in 1946. Any citizen between the ages of 20 to 35 years can join it. Both men and women are allowed to be a part of it. As of 2020, around 6 lakh volunteers have joined it. It helps the armed forces in times of need.

1. Railway Protection Force
2. Home Guards
3. National Security Guards
4. National Cadet Corps

Q. The scientists engaged in manufacturing destructive weapons are:

1. Engaged in the armaments industry against their desire
2. Very few in number
3. Irresponsible and incompetent
4. More than half of the total number

Q. The Indian Coast Guard was formed as a paramilitary force in .

1. 1978
2. 1958
3. 1968
4. 1998

Q. Match the forces with the year of their establishment.

1. BSF
2. NCC
3. 1965
4. 1948
5. Indian Coast Guard
6. 1978

Q. When was the NCC established?

1. 1948
2. 1958
3. 1955
4. 1953

Q. Find the synonym of the underlined word.
The city managed to withstand the years-long siege by Serbian forces.

1. Overwhelm
2. Resist
3. Rise against
4. Predict
5. Prepare for

Q. Burst the bubbles that are associated with paramilitary organisations in India.

1. Indian Army
2. BSF
3. CRPF
4. SSB
5. ITBP
6. CISF
7. Indian Navy
8. Indian Air Force

Q. Identify the correct option based on the following information.

It is a voluntary force that was first established in 1946. Any citizen between the ages of 20 to 35 years can join it. Both men and women are allowed to be a part of it. As of 2020, around 6 lakh volunteers have joined it. It helps the armed forces in times of need.

1. Home Guards
2. National Security Guards
3. Railway Protection Force
4. National Cadet Corps